Kenyan Shilling
KESPrimary country: Kenya
Symbol
KSh
Decimal Places
2
ISO Numeric
404
Formatting Example
KSh1,234.56
Usage in Code
// JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat
new Intl.NumberFormat('en', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'KES'
}).format(1234.56)
// → "KSh1,234.56"
// ISO 4217 code: KES
// Numeric code: 404
// Minor unit: 2 decimal placesAbout Kenyan Shilling
The Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the official currency of Kenya, identified by the ISO 4217 code "KES" and numeric code 404. Its symbol is KSh, and amounts are typically formatted with 2 decimal places (e.g., KSh1,234.56).
In software development, currency codes are essential for e-commerce, financial applications, and internationalization. The JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat API supports formatting amounts in KES with locale-aware separators and symbols. Payment processors like Stripe and PayPal require ISO 4217 currency codes when processing transactions.
When building multi-currency applications, store amounts in the smallest unit (e.g., cents for KES) to avoid floating-point precision errors. Use the decimal places value (2) to correctly convert between major and minor units. APIs like exchangeratesapi.io and Open Exchange Rates provide real-time conversion rates for KES.